Ch. 130 1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(ii) A refrigerator;

(iii) A cook top; and

(iv) Adequate electrical capacity and outlets for small appliances.

[(d)] (E) (1) "Domiciliary care" means services that are provided to aged or
disabled individuals in a protective, institutional or home-type environment.

(2) "Domiciliary care" includes:

(i) Shelter;

(ii) Housekeeping services;

(iii) Board;

(iv) Facilities and resources for daily living; and

(v) Personal surveillance or direction in the activities of daily living.
[(e)] (F) "Hospital" means an institution that:

(1) Has a group of at least 5 physicians who are organized as a medical staff
for the institution;

(2) Maintains facilities to provide, under the supervision of the medical
staff, diagnostic and treatment services for 2 or more unrelated individuals; and

(3) Admits or retains the individuals for overnight care.
[(f)] (G) "License" means a license issued by the Secretary:

(1) To operate a hospital in this State; or

(2) To operate a related institution in this State; OR

(3) TO OPERATE A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER IN THIS STATE.

[(g)] (H) "Nonaccredited hospital" means a hospital not accredited by the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS.

(I) "NONACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER" MEANS A
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER THAT IS NOT ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS.

[(h)](I) (J) "Nursing care" means service for a patient that is:

(1) Ordered by a physician; and

(2) Provided or supervised by a registered or practical nurse who is licensed
to practice in this State.

[(i)] (J) (K) "Nursing facility" means a related institution that provides nursing
care for 2 or more unrelated individuals.

[(j)] (K) (L) "Person" includes this State or a county or municipal corporation.

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